Structural Functions of Harmony - Softcover

Arnold-schoenberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571196578 ISBN 13: 9780571196579

Publisher: Faber & Faber Academic, 1999

Synopsis

This text contains Arnold Schoenberg's thoughts on classical and romantic harmony. It presents a resume of the principles of the "Theory of Harmony", then demonstrates the concept of "monotonality". The music examples range from the entire development sections of classical symphonies. Ninety integrated music examples range fromthe entire development sections of classical symphonies to analyses of the harmonic progressions of Strauss, Debussy, Reger and his own early music.

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Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) was an Austrian composer, later moving to the United States, and was leader of the Second Viennese School. In the 1920s, Schoenberg developed the twelve-tone technique, and his approach, both in terms of harmony and development, is among the major landmarks of twentieth-century musical thought. The extraordinary scope of Schoenberg's intelligence, and the often prophetic character of his insights, make his writings on music an indispensable source for anyone interested in the complex history of twentieth-century music.Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) was an Austrian composer, later moving to the United States, and was leader of the Second Viennese School. In the 1920s, Schoenberg developed the twelve-tone technique, and his approach, both in terms of harmony and development, is among the major landmarks of 20th century musical thought. The extraordinary scope of Schoenberg's intelligence, and the often prophetic character of his insights, make his writings on music an indispensable source for anyone interested in the complex history of 20th century music.

Edition details

• Publisher: Faber & Faber Academic
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0571196578
• ISBN 13: 9780571196579
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224